Health & Fitness

“What do you do for work?” is a question that I have learned to either escape or answer vaguely and then brace for reactions. And that’s because the honest answer is, "I do physical therapy for vaginas and rectums...

As a survivor of postpartum depression, I’m always curious when I hear that a television show will have a storyline about the illness. A commercial caught my eye for a recent episode of ABC’s hidden camera show titled What...

Outdoor activities have dwindled down to a slow drip from the faucet. "It's cold out." It's raining." "It's dark out." "I'm tired." "I have to bring the kids to their activities." "I have to cook dinner." "I just don't...

May is skin cancer awareness month, and with summer approaching, what better time to discuss ways to keep you and your family safe while enjoying the sunshine. As a child of the 80s, we grew up children of sun...

That headline grabbed you, didn’t it? Sorry, not sorry! Allergy awareness should make you stop and think.  May 9th-15th marked Food Allergy Awareness Week in the United States. Even though 1 in 13 children manages a food allergy, some parents...

During this time of COVID-19, domestic violence has increased within the Tri-state area and across the nation due to social distancing and staying at home. You are not alone! Many organizations are here to support you: Hope’s Door: www.hopesdoorny.org My Sister’s Place: www.MSPNY.org New...

My kiddos have been home from school, as have all of yours, and social distancing has become a new part of our daily vocabulary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In my home, we are struggling at times to find...

It may seem too good to be true as I’m sure you’re saying to yourself, “How can something that requires such a short amount of time produce real results?” There is a slight caveat. It produces results when you’re consistent...

Each new year, millions of Americans resolve to get fit, strong, and healthy. Make this the year to actually keep the goal! Research shows that regular exercise reduces the severity and duration of illness, improves mood and sleep, and...

The Parent Collective (TPC) offers a new style of judgment-free prenatal and parenting classes, where evidence-based information is delivered in an open discussion format, designed to provide guidance and establish connections among couples living in close proximity and due...